Thursday, September 25, 2014

California Judge rules against Green Billionaire Vinod Khosla, says he must allow public access to a road on his property that leads to the beach. Rich Green Khosla had blocked public access to the road. He can appeal to his cronies in state government-AP. UPDATE: Gov. Brown gives Khosla 1 year to negotiate

Mallach's finding "is an affirmation that the promise of public
access to the citizens of California is not an empty promise. It's
something that has real power and authority," said Eric Buescher, one of
the attorneys for the surfer association.

Attorneys for the businessman argued the property was exempt from
coastal access laws because the land had been in private hands since
before California became a state.

The closing of Martin's Beach had so angered state lawmakers that
they approved a measure authorizing the state to negotiate to buy the
private beach road, if necessary. The measure is now before Gov. Jerry
Brown for his signing or rejection. Bill author Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San
Mateo, initially had sought legislation authorizing eminent domain to
seize the road for public use." via Free Rep.